How much is a German Makarov worth?

The Makarov also has a small but loyal following for those who use it as a highly reliable concealed carry handgun. Others simply enjoy the Makarov because of its excellent shooting qualities. For all of these reasons, the price of these pistols continues to rise, with typical specimens selling between $350 and $500.

Is a Makarov a good pistol?

By the standards of the mid 20th Century, the Makarov was an excellent pistol. Even by today’s standards, it’s not a bad gun. They really are generally extremely reliable and I put a high priority on that for a self-defense gun. It’s just that, for the cost, you can do a whole lot better.

Is the Makarov pistol real?

The Makarov pistol or PM (Russian: Пистоле́т Мака́рова, tr. Pistolét Makárova, IPA: [pʲɪstɐˈlʲet mɐˈkarəvə], lit. ‘Makarov’s Pistol’) is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol. Under the project leadership of Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov, it became the Soviet Union’s standard military and Militsya side arm in 1951.

Is a Makarov a good concealed carry?

The double-action trigger is no picnic, but Makarov pistols are known for being rugged, reliable, accurate enough for government work and easy to pack in the bargain. It does make a good CCW gun.

What ammo does a 9mm Makarov use?

The 9×18mm Makarov (designated 9mm Makarov by the C.I.P. and often called 9×18mm PM) is a Soviet pistol and submachine gun cartridge….9×18mm Makarov.

Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
95 gr (6 g) FMJ 319 m/s (1,050 ft/s) 313 J (231 ft⋅lbf)
95 gr (6 g) FTX 305 m/s (1,000 ft/s) 286 J (211 ft⋅lbf)

What sidearm do Army Rangers carry?

M9 Beretta
The M9 Beretta is a familiar handgun produced by a familiar manufacture. It has replaced the Colt 1911 has the standard sidearm for the U.S. Armed Forces.